Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 479

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27403812
Grade: 479
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,000
Variant Est. Production: 166,000 (12S-M4-17J-ONP-A)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12650.479G15.12S2101.124M114.O5755.P9703.17J1959
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
506.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.334%
Registry Population: 10 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 598 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Rcardkidz 3398 · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 27404275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2019

Serial Number 27404744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 27404273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2017

Serial Number 27403157 was reported as accurate.

DaveIrving 13 · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 27404658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 27404823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 27403623 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Prior incorrect report inaccurate..this is a 14
Size movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · August 22, 2012

Serial Number 27403623 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12s not 14s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 479 Pocket Watch